This chapter is a lot shorter, there is only a few chapters left of this story, so I hope you will all tune into the third story that will have quite a bit of angst in it.
Aurora ascended the stage and accepted the sash from her mom before hugging her tightly. Everyone in the audience were clapping.
"Congratulations." Elena whispered to her daughter so the pictures could be taken. The pageant flowed seamlessly into the dinner thanks for Caroline's flawless planning. There was chatter throughout the entire room as everyone talked and ate. When the dinner was finished, Caroline's favourite part started. The afterparty.
"Congratulations Aurora." Lilah said walking over to her.
"Thank you so much Lilah." Aurora said turning towards her.
"Can I talk to you for a minute?" Lilah asked while smoothing an imaginary wrinkle on her dress.
"Yeah." Aurora said nodding.
"I want to apologize again for everything that happened between us. I was wrong and I know that now. I don't want to fight anymore." Lilah said.
"Me neither." Aurora agreed.
"I miss you so much Aurora. I haven't had anyone to talk to since we started fighting. Can we be friends again?" Lilah asked desperately.
"Sure." Aurora answered.
"Like before?" Lilah asked hopefully.
"I'm not sure. I'm not ready to go back there yet. Let's just take our friendship slow for right now. Let's just hang out tonight. I just have to talk to Landon for a minute." Aurora said seeing him standing with his mom and dad.
"Okay. Maybe when you get back from Italy we can go back to the way we were." Lilah suggested.
"Maybe. I almost forgot about Italy. We're leaving in a few days." Aurora said excitedly.
"I'm jealous. But go talk to Landon. I'll wait here." Lilah said. Aurora smiled and nervously walked over to Landon. "Can I talk to you for a minute?" she asked when she neared them.
"Of course." Landon said walking away from his parents for a minute. "What's on your mind Aurora?" he asked.
"I um... I think I might have made a mistake." Aurora said.
"What kind of mistake? Are you okay?" he asked worried.
"I'm fine. But I think I made a mistake in breaking up with you when I did." she said.
"Oh." he responded, unsure of how else to respond.
"Would you ever consider taking me back?" she asked.
"I don't know Aurora. You have a lot of drama in your life. I don't need that." he said.
"I know. But at least think about it. My life isnt as crazy as it seems." she pleaded.
"I will think about it. I'm just getting used to you being my friend again. You took me by surprise when you asked me to escort you." he told her.
"I know I did. We hadn't spoken much since I broke up with you. But you were the only one I could imagine doing this with. You accepted who I was, and that's what I've needed." Aurora said.
"I will think about it. But you and I lead completely different lives. I live a life where I don't have anythign in excess, but you're going on a month long vacation. You have opportunities that I don't have, and I don't want it to be awkward between us. We are completely different Aurora. You are popular, I am not." Landon tried explaining.
"None of that matters Landon." Aurora argued.
"Maybe not. But I'm not sure I want to put myself out there again. You hurt me last time. I thought things were going well." Landon said.
"Okay." Aurora said steeling her nerves at being rejected.
"I'm sorry. Are you okay?" he asked.
"I'm fine. I'm going to enjoy the party. I'll see you around." she said walking away.
"That didnt go well." Elena said concerned for her daughter.
"What kind of idiot is Landon? Who would reject my daughter?" Damon asked incredulously.
"She broke up with him. I can understand where he's coming from. I'm going to go talk to Aurora." Elena said kissing Damon quickly and following Aurora over to the drink table. "Are you okay sweetheart?" she asked.
"You heard what happened?" Aurora asked.
"Yes. I'm sorry for eavesdropping." Elena said.
"It's okay. At least now I don't have to relive the humiliation." Aurora said.
"You'll be okay. Maybe it'll work out. Can I give you a bit of advice?" Elena asked.
"I hoped you would." Aurora said sitting down.
"When I found out about your dad after Miss Mystic Falls, I broke up with him and left him. I managed to stay away for quite a while. Longer than I thought I would be able to, even while I was completely broken hearted. The few days after our breakup I was completely unresponsive. The only person I would talk to was Jenna. I was hurt that he lied to me." Elena explained.
"What does this have to do with my problems?" Aurora asked curiously.
"I have a point. Just wait." Elena said smiling at her daughter. Aurora nodded, actually enjoying the story. She loved hearing about her mom and dads love story, it was defintely one of the epic ones. "But no matter how long I stayed away, my heart never faltered in how much I loved him. Everyday I felt the same for him, it never faded. I still feel the same for him today. Eventually I went back to him, I couldnt deny my heart anymore. It was causing us too much pain. I went back, and I've never looked back since. I guess my point is that if its meant to be it'll work itself out. You broke up with Landon, and right now he's not ready to restart your relationship. But if its meant to be, he will be ready sometime. You can speed it along by fighting for him." Elena told her daughter.
"Thanks mom." Elena said.
"Anytime sweetheart. Just always remember that I was a teenager at one point too. Anything you're going through, I've probably been through something similar. You can always talk to me." Elena said hugging her daughter.
"Okay. I know that." Aurora said hugging her mom back.
"Go have fun. I seen you talking to Lilah." Elena said raisign her eyebrows.
"We're going to try to be friends again." Aurora told her.
"That's good." Elena said.
"I'm going to go hang out with her." Aurora said. Elena nodded and walked back over to Damon.
When the night was over everyone went home.
"It's only a few days until Italy." Aurora enthused when they parked in front of the house.
"Yep. That trip will give you time to sort out all your relationship woes." Damon told her.
"I know it will. Landon doesn't want to be with me, and Lilah is trying to be my friend again. It's been a weird day." Aurora said.
"I'm glad you and Lilah are working things out. You've been friends for far too long to let that go." Elena said.
"I know." Aurora said. Once they were all inside everyone went their separete ways. Aurora went to her room to shower and get ready for bed, Aiden went to his room to to play video games for a while.
"What do you say to a nice hot bath before bed?" Damon asked as they walked to their room.
"Sounds good to me." Elena agreed as they walked into the bedroom. Damon ran the bath as Elena unzipped her dress and let it slide down her body. Damon walked over and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close to his body. "You are so beautiful." he whispered.
"You make me feel beautiful. You always have." she said reaching up to kiss him tenderly. The kiss started out tenderly but it increased in passion quickly, tongues licked lips caressed while the sunken tub filled. Damon spread his hands out on her bare back holding ever inch of her body against every inch of his. After letting the water run for a while, Damon turned back for a minute and shut off the water before pulling Elena to him again. He reache behind her and unclasped her strapless bra and let it fall to the floor while Elena unbuttoned his shirt, having already discarded his suit jacket. Once the shirt was gone, she went to work on his pants and had him naked in moments. He got rid of her panties before helping her into the tub. He climbed in after her and faced her on the other side of the tub.
"Give me your feet." he said. She obliged him and he started slowly massaging her feet. She hung her head back against the back of the tub while he worked his magic on her feet.
"That feels so good." she said. When he was done with one foot he picked up the other and started massaging it. When he was done she moved to his side of the tub and kissed him long and slow. He pulled her closer and his hands splayed on her back holding her dangerously close to him. Her legs were on either side of his and she could feel him pressing against her intimately. She unconsciously started moving her hips against him and his eyes darkened in lust.
"Elena." he said demonstrating what he wanted. She nodded her head and lifted herself up as he positioned himself under her. She slid down letting him stretch her perfectly. She sighed happily when he was embedded inside her completely and placed her hands on his shoulders as she moved up and down on him. He pressed soft kisses and love bites on her neck and collar bone as she moved slowly over him. His cock came into contact with her G-spot and strengthened her upcoming orgasm.
"Oh God. Damon." she sighed as they made love. He reached between their bodies and rubbed her clit in small circles with the pad of his thumb and she quickened her movements over him. Her orgasm hit her like an oncoming freight train as colours danced behind her eyelids. She was semi-consciously aware of him lifting them both out of the tub and walking towards the bed dripping water all the way, while he was still inside her. He laid down on the bed on top of her and still inside her and started moving, until she rolled them and she was on top again. They didnt care that they were making the bed wet from not drying off after leaving the tub. He moved them backwards on the bed so they were comfortable as she braced her hands on his chest and moved herself up and down on his length. He sat up and kissed her, the new position had him hitting her g-spot on every thrust. Every inch of their bodies were pressed together intimately, almost as if they were one.
"I love you so much." she whispered against his lips as he stroked her insides expertly, coaxing her closer to her second orgasm.
"I love you too." he said softly. This could not even be considered fucking, and it was definitely not just sex. This was making love in its most beautiful state. The most tender they had ever been with each other. The experience was almost transcendent. Their chests were pressed together and her pebbled nipples were poking into his chest. He bent his head down and took one of the rosy twin peaks into his mouth and suckled softly causing her to throw her head back. The expert moving of his body had her careening closer and closer to her orgasm. She pulled his face away from her nipple so she could kiss him again. She sucked his tongue into her mouth and sucked on the organ causing him to moan and pull her closer again if that was possible. His hands roamed up and down her body, kneading the flesh as he went while her hips moved up and down, and around in a circle, pushing them both closer to the edge. The dim light in the room, gave off a romantic glow that directly complimented their lovemaking.
"So close." she said as her movements grew more frantic. He was starting to find it difficult to hold back his orgasm, he needed to get her off once more. He sucked and nibbled at her earlobe and his hand snuck between their bodies to stroke her clit.
"Damon!" she moaned as she went off moaning his name. He followed almost directly behind her and collapsed back onto the bed with her splayed on top of her. They slowly recovered from their coupling and Damon pressed a kiss to her temple.
"That was so perfect." she whispered, not wanting to ruin the perfect moment by speaking too loud.
"It always is perfect when we're together." he said stroking some hair out of her face. She pulled off of him and nuzzled into the space created just for her by his side. She kissed his chest and closed her eyes, dozing off into a deep sleep.
A few days later the family were loading suit cases into the back of the SUV, ready to head to the airport for the Italian vacation.
"Do we have the passports?" Elena asked, desperately trying to make sure they had everything.
"Yes, baby we have everything." he said pressing a soothing kiss to her lips.
"Okay. I just don't want to forget anything." she said defending her insanity.
"You've checked everything five times now. Just get in the car." he told her pushing her to the passenger seat of the SUV.
"Okay. I'm fine. Let's just go." she said taking a deep breath to calm herself down.
"Let's go." he said urging the kids to the SUV. When everyone was buckled in they left for the airport, having said goodbye to everyone the night before.
Getting checked in and getting through security was easier than usual, and in a fairly short time they were sitting in the first class waiting area waiting to board their flight to Italy.
"Are you guys excited?" Elena asked.
"Definitely. I've wanted to see Italy for so long." Aurora answered.
"Never know, maybe I will be an Italian hottie while we're there. Aiden Salvatore is so ready for a new girlfriend." Aiden answered.
"You are not getting a vacation girlfriend. Relationships like that never work out." Elena told her son firmly.
"It was worth a try. But you do know its inevitable right? Girls immediately flock to this." he said smirking.
"You sound just like your dad. I am worried." Elena said nudging Damon with her elbow. When it was time to board the flight they all took their seats. Damon and Elena in one row, Aiden and Aurora behind them. The nine hour flight was nothing as Damon shared stories from his last time in Italy while making sure he was careful about the way he talked. It would be hard to explain to other people on the flight, who happened to be listening in, why he was there 30 years ago, and 60 years ago. That was not a conversation he wanted to have at any point, and Elena frowned upon compulsion. They planned some of their sightseeing using the tourist books Elena brought along, choosing not to trust Damon's advice since he hadn't been there in so many years.
"I can tell you where we should go." Damon argued as she flipped through pages and pages or books.
"Dear, you haven't been there in years. Italy has probably changed sine then." she said giving him a look.
"Not the big tourist places. The major tourist places in Rome have been the same for eons. All the old architecture " he told her.
"I just don't trust you. Your version of a perfect holiday would be staying in the villa having sex while letting the kids roam." Elena said.
"I would not let the kids roam around Italy alone. My version of a perfect holiday would be the kids minding their own business in the villa while we have sex all month long." he corrected her.
"Like that's so much better." she scoffed. When they landed, they went through the airport and gathered their luggage. Damon rented a car and thee family of four left the airport.
"Welcome to Italy." Damon said when the stepped out of the airport in the streets of Rome.